BSc in Translation - Spanish in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Bachelor of Science in Translation is a career-oriented program tailored for students wanting the professional emphasis and cross-disciplinary scope provided by the B.S. degree, which incorporates a minor, dual major, or certificate to build professional translation skills. This program covers fundamental translation principles and their practical application.

By requiring a minor, certificate, or additional major, students gain specialized knowledge in a particular field where they can focus their translation work. This degree also enhances students' competitiveness by combining a major and minor, preparing them for one of the world's fastest-expanding industries according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Translation students are highly advised to study abroad in a region where their chosen language is spoken to reach the required fluency. Essential skills include mastery of both source and target languages, cultural understanding, subject-matter expertise, research abilities, terminology management, technical proficiency, industry awareness, and translation competence.